Explore the historic highlights of Jerusalem
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19 BCE
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1892-1898
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335 CE
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691 CE
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324-500 CE
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10th century BCE
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705 CE
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c. 700 BC
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1856/2010
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0-100 BCE
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Mostly 16th century
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100-200 CE
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c. 0-30 BCE
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1131-1138
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520 CE
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12th century
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100-200 BCE
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11th century
Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.
The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.